Twin Falls, Idaho Travel Guide

Twin Falls County is a city in Idaho that's best known for its proximity to epic canyons and daredevil adventure activities. It's famously known as the place where adrenaline-junky Evel Knievel attempted to jump across the Snake River Canyon using a modified rocket, which was televised on tv.

It's also home to ancient caves, where arrowheads have been found that are some of the oldest artifacts that have been discovered in North America - yes really!

Things to Do in Twin Falls, Idaho

When in Twin Falls, you have to visit one of the breathtaking canyons or rivers. Head to Shoshone Falls Park, which is home to a mighty waterfall that thunders into the Snake River in Southern Idaho. The falls has been called the Niagara of the West, due to its sheer height, standing at almost 65 meters tall. It's also worth visiting Snake River Canyon, where you can find excellent hiking and biking trails around the canyon's rim.

Meanwhile, if you want to find out more about the area's history, visit the Herrett Center, which is a museum dedicated to anthropology, or the Faulkner Planetarium, which showcases local art and natural history.

If you're looking for some thrills, head to the 'Zip the Snake' zip line course, which offers four zip lines in a canyon and boat tours of the Snake River.

Best Places to Stay in Twin Falls, Idaho

Some of the best options include the Hilton Garden Inn and the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, which offer affordable, comfortable accommodation.

Best Time to Visit Twin Falls, Idaho

Visit Twin Falls in the Spring if you want to see Shoshone Falls at its mightiest. In late summer and fall, the river is often diverted, which means there's less water thundering over the falls.